🚀 Getting Started
Welcome to the Teacher Management System! This guide will help you understand how to use all features of
the system effectively.
📋 What you'll learn:
• How to login to the system
• How to navigate the dashboard
• How to add teacher details
• How to manage teacher information
🔐 How to Login to the System
Step 1: Access the Login Page
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Navigate to the Login Page
- Open your web browser
- Go to:
http://localhost/ktims/login.php
- Or click "Login" from the main page
Step 2: Enter Your Credentials
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Use provide Credentials
📧 Email: your email
🔑 Password: set the strong password
Note: These are the default administrator credentials. You should change these after
first login for security.
Step 3: Complete Login Process
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Login and Verify Access
- Enter the email and password in the login form
- Click the "Login" button
- You will be redirected to the main dashboard
- Verify you can see the navigation menu and dashboard content
🏠 Dashboard Navigation
Understanding the Dashboard
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Dashboard Overview
After logging in, you'll see the main dashboard with:
- 📊 Main Dashboard: Overview of all teachers and statistics
- 🧪 Simple View: Simplified view of teacher data
- 👨🏫 Add Teachers: Add new teacher records (Admin only)
Navigation Menu
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Using the Navigation
The navigation menu appears on every page and includes:
- Quick access to all main features
- User information display (email and role)
- Logout option
- Color-coded links for easy identification
👨🏫 How to Add Teacher Details
Step 1: Access Add Teachers Page
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Navigate to Add Teachers
- From the dashboard, click "👨🏫 Add Teachers"
- This option is only available for Admin users
- You'll see the teacher registration form
Step 2: Fill Teacher Information
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Complete Required Fields
Fill in all required information:
- Full Name: Teacher's complete name
- Email: Valid email address (must be unique)
- Phone: Contact phone number
- Subject: Teaching subject/specialty
- School: Assigned school name
- Password: Initial login password
Step 3: Submit and Verify
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Save Teacher Record
- Double-check all entered information
- Click "Add Teacher" button
- Wait for confirmation message
- Verify the teacher appears in the teacher list
✅ Success Indicators:
• Green success message appears
• Teacher is added to the database
• Teacher can now login with their credentials
• Teacher appears in all teacher reports
📊 Managing Teacher Information
Viewing Teacher Lists
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Access Teacher Data
- Main Dashboard: Comprehensive view with all details
- Simple View: Basic information in table format
- Teacher List: Detailed individual teacher records
Understanding Teacher Data
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Data Fields Explained
- ID: Unique teacher identifier
- Name: Full name of the teacher
- Email: Contact email and login username
- Phone: Contact phone number
- Subject: Teaching subject or specialty
- School: Assigned educational institution
- Role: System role (teacher/admin)
- Created: When the record was added
🔒 Security Best Practices
🚨 Important Security Notes:
• Use strong passwords for all teacher accounts
• Regularly backup your database
• Keep the system updated
• Limit admin access to trusted users only
Password Requirements
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Strong Password Guidelines
- Minimum 8 characters long
- Include uppercase and lowercase letters
- Include numbers and special characters
- Avoid common words or personal information
Teacher Management System v2.0
Zonal Educational Office Kelaniya
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